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Name Origin

Raman is a masculine given name of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'rama', meaning 'to delight' or 'pleasing'. It often signifies joy, charm, and attractiveness.

indiansanskritmasculinejoydelightcharmingpleasing

Famous People

Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (1888-1970)

Physicist

  • Won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his work on the scattering of light and for the discovery of the effect named after him (Raman Effect).

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